Add oil to a frying pan and set on medium heat. In the meantime, in a mixing bowl, add besan, salt, chili powder and jeera seeds. Stir to combine.

Take a Tbsp of hot oil from the deep fry pan and pour it over the dry flour mixture, The oil will foam on the flour. This adds a crisp texture to the fritters. Stir to combine.

Add water to the flour mixture, a little at a time and mix to form a batter of thin yogurt or pudding consistency.

Add a few drop to the oil, to see if it sizzles. if it does, we are good to fry. Dip the cut baby-corn in the batter and slowly lower it to the hot oil. Repeat until the frying pan is about three-fourths full.

Let the corn cook until golden brown, flip it over gently to cook the other side. Once it looks golden and crisp, remove and place on a plate of tissue. Let the excess oil drain; Devour hot with tomato ketchup, enjoy!

Use a large, heavy-based pot. Over medium heat, add oil. Toss the whole garam masala and pepper seeds. Toast for 2-3 minutes until aromatic. While they are toasting, add half the onion. After the onions turn golden brown, turn off the heat and let cool. Add the tamarind and coconut to the cooled mixture, and grind to a fine paste.Back in the large pot, Add oil, on m…

This is a fresh green that can be found growing everywhere in South India. It belongs to the Solanum family, with lovely green leaves and produces tangy little blue or red berries. The solanum nigrum leaves are also uses as herbs in medicine. The curry is unmistably green, and has a subtle yet distinct taste. It can be made into chutneys or curries. Try it, I bet you will like it. What you need: Serves 43 cups kasi soppu/ganike soppu/solanum nigrum leaves3-4 Garlic 4-5 Black pepper seeds 3 red chilies3 tsp dry coconut2 tsp ghas ghase/khus khus /poppy seeds1/2 cup milk1/2 cup hesarukalu(green gram)/kadalekalu(channa dhal)/dry avarekalu/fresh kadale beeja (peanuts) Tempering : A tsp of ghee/oil, curry leaves and mustard seeds. If you use dry grams/dhals, then warm them well on dry heat, and cook them well. If you are using fresh peanuts, just boil them with a little water and salt. Set aside. In a bowl, add the greens, sprinkle a little water, and add in the garlic, black pepper, red chilie…